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7. The Zytglogge Tower, Bern, Switzerland – This beautiful medieval tower was built in the 13th century, and since served as a guard tower, a prison, a clock tower, and as a memorial. The clock we see today is an astronomical clock from the 15th century. This cultural UNESCO heritage site is perhaps the most popular tourist attraction in Bern



Most Famous Clock Towers In The World: The Zytglogge Tower, Bern

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8. The Peace Tower, Ottawa, Canada – Formally known as The Tower of Victory and Peace, this impressive clock tower stands in the middle of the Centre Block – the main building structure of the Canadian parliament complex, in Ottawa. This 92.2 meters (302 ft) tower replaced the 55 meters (180 ft) Victoria Tower which burned down in 1916



Most Famous Clock Towers In The World: The Peace Tower, Ottawa, Canada

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9. Old Joe, University of Birmingham, United Kingdom – Old Joe, or it’s full name Joseph Chamberlain Memorial Clock Tower, is the tallest freestanding clock tower in the world, at 100 meters (328 ft). It was built to commemorate Joseph Chamberlain, the first Chancellor of the University and its construction was completed in 1908



Most Famous Clock Towers In The World: Old Joe, University of Birmingham

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10. Rajabai Clock Tower, Mumbai, India – This 85 meters (280 ft) tall clock tower is located within the campus of the University of Mumbai. It was designed by the English architect Sir George Gilbert Scott and completed in 1878



Most Famous Clock Towers In The World: Rajabai Clock Tower, Mumbai